Contract board is an arrangement where a person can 'board' with another person in their home but receive more oversight and support than a usual private boarding situation. Contact Support Works for more information.

Supported living

Supported living services help people to learn essential life skills if they want to leave home, or be active in their community.

Residential care

Residential care is available for people who are unable to live independently. People usually live in suburban houses, just like any other house in the street, but with staff on hand to ensure the person is safe and supported.

If more appropriate to their needs, people may live in a larger residential facility.

Behaviour support services

Support is available for people, and families of people, whose behaviour is causing difficulties.

Specialists will work with the person and the people close to them to help manage challenging behaviour. For more details visit the Ministry of Health website.

If you providing personal care or household management for your adult child with disabilities it is now possible for you to be paid for that care in the same way that an agency would be paid if they were providing the support for more details. Further information is available on the Ministry of Health website.